Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand region.

Dr Rosalie Balkin was appointed to the AMSA Board on 21 November 2018 for a three year term.

A lone cray fisher was heading for shelter during poor weather. He had been working for 17 hours without rest. While nearing the planned anchor point, the master fell asleep at the helm and the vessel continued on, running aground on the rocky shoreline.

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to MO12 and MO32 to introduce new requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

A fire occurred on a passenger vessel in a busy harbour. The master and crew took immediate action and followed emergency procedures to disembark and transfer 73 passengers safely to another ferry. The vessel’s structural and fixed firefighting systems worked effectively to contain and extinguish the fire.

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024, requires that industrial personnel have appropriate safety training prior to embarking on a vessel.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.